Crusader soccer edged by Gators 4-3

Photo by Becky Polaski
ECC defenders Matt Jerko, 4, and Ben Herbstritt, 18, try to break the momentum of Port Allegany's Tyler Kittilson, 14, during the first half of Monday night's game while Crusader keeper Patrick Hoffman waits in anticipation of Kittilson's shot.

By

Becky Polaski

There may not have been a big crowd at Angela Huey Memorial Field in Fox Township on Monday night for the Elk County Catholic Crusader soccer team's home opener, but those who were in attendance had the opportunity to witness an exciting, back-and-forth matchup between the Crusaders and Port Allegany Gators that saw Port edge Elk 4-3 in the final minutes for the victory.